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Lighting up the future with EMD Performance Materials

Today's lighting technologies, with halogen bulbs and fluorescent lamps, have developed out of the traditional light bulb. For environmental reasons, much attention has been paid to energy saving light bulbs up to now. Most conventional products available on the market, however, still contain substances which are harmful to the environment. In contrast, inorganic LEDs (light emitting diodes) are extremely environmentally friendly and completely energy efficient. For these reasons, they are being used more often in commercial lighting products. LEDs allow objects to appear in their natural color (high CRI Color Rendering Index), while good dimmability is just one of the other factors which sets them apart from energy saving bulbs.

Meanwhile, the next generation of lighting sources is currently being developed in research laboratories around the world: so-called OLEDs (organic light emitting diodes) can generate light from purely organic compounds. This technology will open up new opportunities in technology and application. In close cooperation with market leaders, EMD Performance Materials is a reliable partner in the development of innovative materials for the future technologies of LEDs and OLEDs.

OLED Design

OLEDs with lighting materials from Merck are the first truly flat light sources. Their even, glare-free light and fine, aesthetic construction are inspiring more and more designers to produce outstanding lighting applications.

LED – The Light of the Future

LEDs are the light of the future. They have a compact build and are very efficient. The versatile use of LEDs – in indoor and outdoor lighting or as backlight-ing in liquid crystal displays – is combined with large energy saving und long life time.

Support in Regulatory Matters

In the lighting industry electronic devices and their components are subject to laws and regulations around the world. In addition, voluntary agreements and standards limit the use of certain materials with significant hazard potential in some industries. All materials from Merck for energy-efficient display and lighting applications fulfill these requirements.

LEDs and OLEDs: A Revolution in Lighting

Inside or outside, decorative or functional lighting or in displays: Inorganic and organic light diodes offer a totally new quality of light and are constantly opening up new applications in lighting. We offer materials for LEDs and OLEDs whose quality and performance is unique and precisely tailored to the customer's requirements.

LEDs: High luminous efficiency and long lifespan
Inorganic LEDs have enjoyed remarkable success – in domestic settings, street lighting and the automobile industry. LEDs save energy and have high luminous efficiency and an extremely long lifespan. They are also distinguished by their excellent color saturation.

OLED: The first flat light source
Organic light-emitting diodes, or OLEDs, are part of a new generation of lighting materials. They, too, are extremely energy efficient and environmentally-friendly. Thanks to their flexible character, OLEDs are also opening up new dimensions in lighting design.

LEDs in Applications

Light emitting diodes are the shooting stars in lighting. LEDs are electronic devices – extremely small chips of semiconductor crystals – that emit light.
Discovered in the first half of the 20th century, LEDs where introduced into the market in the 60s. Today they are revolutionizing the world of lighting. They are conquering new application areas and give a wholly new quality of light.

OLED: Light Source of the Future

At the moment, OLEDs are mainly found in displays, but these organic light-emitting diodes also have a bright future ahead of them in lighting. They are the first truly flat light source. The light-emitting diodes consist either of organic semi-conductor polymers or small molecules. They provide even, glare-free light with high color rendering. In addition, OLEDs are extremely efficient and consume little energy.

Organic light emitting diodes have opened up whole new dimensions in display technology. They allow displays with Organic light emitting diodes – OLEDs for short – have opened up whole new dimensions in display technology. They allow displays with brilliant colors and sharp picture quality that catch the eye from every angle, as well as being very energy efficient and long-lasting. As a leading manufacturer, EMD Performance Materials offers a complete portfolio of premium materials for OLED displays under the livilux® brand name. These include small molecules for vacuum processing and soluble material systems for printing processes.